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Bulgaria Country Information.

  • Member of the European Union since 2007

  • Located in southeastern Europe, bordering Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey

  • Coastline along the Black Sea, mountainous interior, and many rivers

  • Temperate-continental climate, with hot summers and light snowfall in winter

  • Lowest income tax rate in the EU (10% flat tax – personal and corporate)

  • Population of 7.3 million; 18% live in the capital city of Sofia

  • Official language is Bulgarian, but a large percentage of the population also speak English, German, or French

The Bulgaria program is a fast, simple, and convenient way for our clients to obtain prestigious European permanent residence and citizenship!

Applicant Criteria.

  • Minimum age 18 (no maximum age)

  • Possess a valid passport and live legally in any country

  • Visit Bulgaria four times, for 2-4 days each visit (but no further residency requirement)

  • Pass a security background check

  • Invest €1,024,000 in Bulgaria-listed stocks/shares for permanent residence (plus €1,024,000 for fast track citizenship)

  • No strict net worth, path of funds, management experience, language, or education requirements

  • Make a declaration on source of funds (no detailed source of funds documents)

  • Spouse must be married to the principal applicant for min. 5 years, or apply for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship separately through Supplemental Offering (recommended)

 

Benefits of Permanent Residence.

  • There is no in-country residence requirement, but permanent residents may choose to work, live, and study in Bulgaria

  • No Bulgarian income tax if the PR-holder resides outside Bulgaria

  • Permanent residence is valid for the applicant’s lifetime, as long as the investment in Bulgaria stocks is maintained

  • Once Bulgaria joins the Schengen area, PR-holders will have visa-free access to all Schengen countries

  • Supplemental Offering allows a new spouse or non-dependent child to apply for lifetime PR at the same time as the rest of family

  • Applicants may apply for Fast Track Citizenship after holding PR for just 1 year (or apply after 5 years, under the standard citizenship program)


Benefits of Citizenship.

  • Bulgarian citizenship allows the family to travel, live and work throughout the European Union and Switzerland

  • Visa-free access to 142 countries (including Canada and Europe)

  • Principal applicant receives lifetime permanent residency (PR) in 4-6 months, and citizenship in less than 2 years

  • Citizenship is transferrable by descent (to all children and grandchildren)

  • Once the principal applicant receives citizenship, he/she can reside/work/study in Europe, and take the spouse and dependents with him/her

  • Supplemental Offering allows spouse or non-dependent children to apply for citizenship at the same time as the rest of family (otherwise the spouse must wait 3 years to apply for citizenship)